Sandy, WV
Unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Sandy is a small unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is 1.2 miles W of Big Chimney, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25156.
Sandy at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Kanawha County
- ZIP code
- 25156
- Nearest town
- Big Chimney (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.4092, -81.5111
Weather in Sandy now
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Sandy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy
What is the weather usually like in Sandy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 46.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,175 mm
- 31.5 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLESTON YEAGER AP, WV US (USW00013866), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy.
Sandy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sandy?
Sandy has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 46.2 inches (1,175 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sandy is May and August to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Sandy
The closest live webcam is Charleston › East, 7.6 miles SW of Sandy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy.
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Questions about Sandy
Where is Sandy, WV?
Sandy is an unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia, 1.2 miles W of Big Chimney.
What county is Sandy in?
Sandy is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy, WV?
The ZIP code for Sandy is 25156.
What is the nearest town to Sandy?
Big Chimney, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 7.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy?
About 46.2 inches (1,175 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sandy?
Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sandy?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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